The Good Morning Thread

[IndyBonzo]

Good morning Spies!

Hoping to pick up my reshafted irons today for the second time, and try them out in tonight’s lesson.  The first time the builder’s younger colleagues got over-eager and regripped them before they were cut down, so back to the shop they went.  Fingers crossed these are the ones for me.  
 

FABWIFE and I had an alarming encounter with one of the most vile people on the planet the night before last.  Sparing you the details, discretion and valor and whatnot, but it is truly amazing what some people believe, the hate in their hearts, and what they will say and do when grappling with their own demons, insecurities, and intoxicants.   Suffice it to say, it was bad in many facets, for a prolonged period with a grand disastrous conclusion, on an epic scale - and FABWIFE was still shaken, sad, and upset last night.   It was tough to experience in real time, and it’s tougher to see her deal with the emotional impact.   May you never have one of these experiences.

So, I unloaded that on you, eh?   Not to bring you down, just to marvel at a fellow (alleged) human. 
 

It sounds like a beautiful day for most of you.  Enjoy your golf trip, @OdinSnipes414!  Hope you all get some golf in, and have a stupendous day!

[Stevenhp]

Good morning 

i have been up made coffee let the dog out watered the plants in the front of the house before the sun comes over the houses across the street (we have no shade trees I front). On my second cup of coffee, going to do a lite workout as I’m going to be shoveling wood chips that we use for mulch. No golf today,playing tomorrow morning early. Next week is three days of golf. I hope everyone has a good day.

[Placasse61]

Good Morning 

Kelly and I drove up to camper in Bridgeton, Maine last night. Arrived in a nice 2:50, had a couple high lifes and got my but handed to me in 500 rummy. Most importantly is the morning view! Have a great day

[EasyPutter]

Good morning MGSpies on a sunny and balmy WNY Thursday with hot coffee in the mug while considering what needs to be done first  so this post wins out and deciding next is the problem but it is all work so gotta start with one iron having so many in the fire.  Good to see everyone getting out and having the experiences we live the rest of the year to get to do.  PGA HOPE session 5 of 6 this evening at Niagara Frontier GC is my golf activity for the next 24hrs - yesterday after work was a moderate to slow 18 playing the front 9 twice as league play and some foursomes that started in the hour before we did must have been enjoying themselves too much to rush, or had nowhere else to go, at times looked like they were deciding players shots by committee   Hope golf is a part of your day   May was packed with golf adventure, let's see what June has in store!

[Rickp]

GM & Happy Thursday.  No golf today, SWMBO has another outpatient procedure today so I’ll be in a waiting room for the morning.  
I did a bit of dethatching lawn yesterday and probably do another section when we get home so I can stay close and  keep an eye on her.  
Looking forward to Bacon Boyz tomorrow.  

[sirchunksalot]

Good morning everyone! Not much going on here in the a.m. except drinking coffee and chilling with the dogs. I can't think of a better way to start the morning off.

It's a wee bit cloudy outside this morning but with no threat of rain. We're planning on running around later to donate clothes, take some books to a used bookstore, and put some things in storage. I think I might have to sneak in a range trip along with all of that. 

@OdinSnipes414, that sounds like a long drive from WI, I made the trip down there once from here in SE Tennessee and it took a minute. A friend of mine wanted to pick up a table from his mom and needed someone with a truck to help. I hope you enjoy your trip and play some good golf.

I hope all of you have a wonderful day!

[David Leighton Reid]

Good Thursday morning!  We are on the downhill side of another work week.  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Good morning all, inching closer to Friday. For whatever reason, this week has absolutely dragged and it feels like it should be Saturday. Longest 4 day work week of my life. Up at 4am (thanks to my youngest, who at least went back to sleep ) and to work at 6 to dig in for an 11 hour day. Need to mow parts of the lawn after work today, but we are on a hot, dry snap in my part of the state and can't mow certain areas of the grass where it has gone slightly dormant as I don't want to kill it off. Currently no golf on my weekend plans, but I am trying to be patient with that and biding my time as once the Cobra challenge kicks off I'll be playing a weekend 18 plus a couple 9 hole rounds each week for that. 

Did I mention that I think it should be Saturday morning and not Thursday morning? 

 

@OdinSnipes414 have a blast on your trip, man! Sounds amazing!

[sirchunksalot]

1 hour ago, IndyBonzo said:

Good morning Spies!

Hoping to pick up my reshafted irons today for the second time, and try them out in tonight’s lesson.  The first time the builder’s younger colleagues got over-eager and regripped them before they were cut down, so back to the shop they went.  Fingers crossed these are the ones for me.  
 

FABWIFE and I had an alarming encounter with one of the most vile people on the planet the night before last.  Sparing you the details, discretion and valor and whatnot, but it is truly amazing what some people believe, the hate in their hearts, and what they will say and do when grappling with their own demons, insecurities, and intoxicants.   Suffice it to say, it was bad in many facets, for a prolonged period with a grand disastrous conclusion, on an epic scale - and FABWIFE was still shaken, sad, and upset last night.   It was tough to experience in real time, and it’s tougher to see her deal with the emotional impact.   May you never have one of these experiences.

So, I unloaded that on you, eh?   Not to bring you down, just to marvel at a fellow (alleged) human. 
 

It sounds like a beautiful day for most of you.  Enjoy your golf trip, @OdinSnipes414!  Hope you all get some golf in, and have a stupendous day!

I'm sorry to hear about the terrible encounter you and your wife had last night, it's amazing at the amount of hate in this world. I hope she can recover emotionally from this encounter sooner rather than later. 

@Rickp I hope everything goes well with your wife today, she's in our thoughts and prayers always. 

[cksurfdude]

1 hour ago, EasyPutter said:

... league play ... had nowhere else to go, at times looked like they were deciding players shots by committee  

^ That. I've witnessed that also and it's one of the things that's held me back from getting involved in league play..... Maybe my opinion will change, and yeah I understand it's team collaboration and strategic planning, but from the outside looking in it sure looks weird on the golf course imho!

Anyway .. happy getting closer to TGIF all!!

[Invader Zim 315]

Good morning everyone!

I'm a kid on Christmas today as I got home from work last night to see my Paradym for the Testing forum arrived. Posted a couple of photos over on that thread in addition to my intro from yesterday.

Now I just NEED a golf course

[Jim Shaw]

3 hours ago, BIG STU said:

I have always built my own clubs. When I decided to switch from my beloved classic Macgregor blades to graphite and CBs I had considered those. Still considering those. Right now I am so much in love with the irons in my signature I have not seriously considered anything else. I had did a trade deal on those like 3 years ago and they were pristine. Played them some when I was recovering from my accident. Put them back for a while and played my classic steel shafted blades. Pulled them out 2 months ago and been playing them mostly since. As far as this area most folks play golf and that is it. They care nothing about knowing more on the game. Most buy big name brand equipment mostly Ping and Cally

I had a basement business in Edmonton building clubs for folks. I would take my customers to a driving range, check out their swing, and decide the shaft I thought would help them, it was quite eye opening to work with all these different types of golfers,  I purchased the components from Hireko, and basically put them together in my basement, I stopped in about 1998 but had fun for about 5 years...

[Kenny B]

8 hours ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Good morning all!

I know I’m cheating because I haven’t gone to bed but whatever!  It’s morning, I’m saying good morning! So excited to see the Jones bags are shipping!!! 
 

hope everyone has a good morning, I’ll be checking in once I get to the office!

I was very happy to see that the bags have been shipped when I checked my email this morning and saw the invoice.  Thanks Bryan for making this happen!  I'm excited to get my Jones Trouper R in Le Creme with the MGS Forum member logo.  My current carry bag is about to fall apart...

Since I'm only 220 miles from Jones Bag Co. in Portland, OR, that probably means that I will be the last to receive my bag.  

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Good morning all, 

Last night ended on an incredibly high note, as we received a notification that our MGS bags had shipped! So the waiting game begins. No telling what today will bring but, LETS GOOOO!!!!

Thanks @GolfSpy BOS for getting this done!_

[Merlin1313]

2 hours ago, IndyBonzo said:

Good morning Spies!

Hoping to pick up my reshafted irons today for the second time, and try them out in tonight’s lesson.  The first time the builder’s younger colleagues got over-eager and regripped them before they were cut down, so back to the shop they went.  Fingers crossed these are the ones for me.  
 

FABWIFE and I had an alarming encounter with one of the most vile people on the planet the night before last.  Sparing you the details, discretion and valor and whatnot, but it is truly amazing what some people believe, the hate in their hearts, and what they will say and do when grappling with their own demons, insecurities, and intoxicants.   Suffice it to say, it was bad in many facets, for a prolonged period with a grand disastrous conclusion, on an epic scale - and FABWIFE was still shaken, sad, and upset last night.   It was tough to experience in real time, and it’s tougher to see her deal with the emotional impact.   May you never have one of these experiences.

So, I unloaded that on you, eh?   Not to bring you down, just to marvel at a fellow (alleged) human. 
 

It sounds like a beautiful day for most of you.  Enjoy your golf trip, @OdinSnipes414!  Hope you all get some golf in, and have a stupendous day!

Sorry about the vile encounter- unfortunately there are people like that out there. Hope your better half gets to feeling better and coping with the encounter.  Hopefully the shafts are right and they're "just what the Dr ordered". I'm sure they'll work out great for you

[tdroma98]

Good Morning Spies! Beautiful morning in Central Florida.  Nice 5.2 mile walk to start the morning. Now indulging in first cup of coffee (after a bottle of water )!  No golf this morning, just work.  Maybe this evening will hit the range. 

@IndyBonzo sorry to hear about you & your wife's encounter last night!  Prayers to you & your wife! 

Have a Great Day Spies! Hit'em straight! 

[Merlin1313]

GM Y'all !!!!!! Looks like some great things are happenin' in the land of MGSers. I'm sure the bags will be AMAZING!!!!!! We've had nothing but rain here lately and more forecasted through the weekend. At least that'll give me the opportunity to catch up on the smoked meat orders I have kinda piling up. Looks like the smoker is gonna be working overtime. Oh well, I'm sure there'll be a few morsels that I can use to "test" for "quality control". I hope that y'all that get to play, have great rounds w no surprises(unless they're good ones). The rest of us get to have yet another day in the "fantasy factory"

[russtopherb]

Morning all! Got my coffee in hand, a cat sleeping in my lap, an apple to snack on, and some Coheed and Cambria cranking as I prep for my 11am meeting.

On the downside, I forgot my charger at the office! I am in the process of running Windows updates on my personal laptop, as I can't VPN in to the office until it's fully patched and updated. Fingers crossed it finishes updating before my work laptop runs out of juice. 

[richk9holes]

Early up and at 'em, MGS. Getting ready for a 12:45 tee time at Gambler Ridge, playing with my father and 2 friends. This is the 1st full round I've played since throwing my back out a couple weeks ago. Hoping I make it the entire 18.

[Kenny B]

Good Morning everyone!  A lovely sunny 80º day today, but no tee time.  Coffee, exercises, a few chores around the house and possible some range time later in the day.  Thinking about heading to our only golf shop to see what golf shoes they have available.  

[CFreddie]

3 hours ago, OdinSnipes414 said:

Good Morning everyone! Big long drive from Milwaukee Wisconsin to West Point Mississippi! Golf trip gifted to me by my friends at Save par podcast and GolfStix pretzels! Two nights at old waverly cottage and a round of golf at Old Waverly golf course and Mossy Oaks golf course! Have my cousin and two uncles (not like that) coming with me! Let the Adventure begin! Time to roll this BagBoy around in the car for 11 hours! 

You’ll love both - I’m partial to MO but both are great. Two very different t courses separated by 1/4 of country roads. Enjoy!!!

[tdroma98]

@Kenny B a couple of shoe brands I've experienced with great customer service & warranties are - Ecco, New Balance & Sqairz.  Sqairz customer service really impressed me & all three really stand behind their shoes.  Footjoy Contours are great in dryer conditions & last too. 

The worst customer service is Sketchers, I'll never buy another pair of their golf shoes. Nike brands, I found were not durable, especially if you walk a lot golfing.  

[GolfSpy BOS]

Good morning all! (for real this time)

Jackson did great playing up in the next league last night.  He walked and stole two bases in the 3rd and then hit a line drive single to centerfield in the 4th, stole second, walked to third, and scored on a single to right.  He fielded a few balls in the outfield too, and had a great time playing with some of the bigger kids.

Big night for him tonight as we have our first playoff game and he will be our team's starting pitcher! #playoffs 

[StrokerAce]

4 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Good morning all! (for real this time)

Jackson did great playing up in the next league last night.  He walked and stole two bases in the 3rd and then hit a line drive single to centerfield in the 4th, stole second, walked to third, and scored on a single to right.  He fielded a few balls in the outfield too, and had a great time playing with some of the bigger kids.

Big night for him tonight as we have our first playoff game and he will be our team's starting pitcher! #playoffs 

Wow!!! Way to go Jackson. 

Good luck in the big game tonight. 

[Kenny B]

1 minute ago, tdroma98 said:

@Kenny B a couple of shoe brands I've experienced with great customer service & warranties are - Ecco, New Balance & Sqairz.  Sqairz customer service really impressed me & all three really stand behind their shoes.  Footjoy Contours are great in dryer conditions & last too. 

The worst customer service is Sketchers, I'll never buy another pair of their golf shoes. Nike brands, I found were not durable, especially if you walk a lot golfing.  

I have a lot of golf shoes; most are getting a little older.  I have Skechers spikeless; they are comfortable but have lost most of their grip.  I have a pair of original Adidas Tour 360 spikes that are very comfortable but heavy.  I only wear them when riding as my legs get tired quickly wearing them.  I've had Eccos that were comfortable and wore them out, but the next pair I bought made my feet ache after only a few holes.  

I haven't tried Sqairz, but was not impressed with their customer service and guarantee program.  I have always liked New Balance shoes, but have never tried their golf shoes.  I think our golf shop carries those, so will see how they fit.  Over the years I have tried every model of FJ and found none that I could wear.    I'm partial to True Linkswear and may well end up with a new pair because they always fit well.

[tdroma98]

Isn't it funny Kenny, we golfers we do a good job in trying out shoe brands & wearing out shoes !  BTW, I've never heard of True Linkswear, I'll have to check them out, thanks! Good luck with your purchase! 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

18 minutes ago, GolfSpy BOS said:

Good morning all! (for real this time)

Jackson did great playing up in the next league last night.  He walked and stole two bases in the 3rd and then hit a line drive single to centerfield in the 4th, stole second, walked to third, and scored on a single to right.  He fielded a few balls in the outfield too, and had a great time playing with some of the bigger kids.

Big night for him tonight as we have our first playoff game and he will be our team's starting pitcher! #playoffs 

Heck of a debut playing up, lets go!!! Good luck tonight in playoffs! Our high school team just won a regional championship last night on a walk off in extra innings. Sectionals on Tuesday in what is essentially a doubleheader format for a trip to state. One of my best friends is on the coaching staff so it has been an exciting season. 

[Kenny B]

1 minute ago, tdroma98 said:

Isn't it funny Kenny, we golfers we do a good job in trying out shoe brands & wearing out shoes !  BTW, I've never heard of True Linkswear, I'll have to check them out, thanks! Good luck with your purchase! 

Their original shoes were zero drop and have wide toe box.  They are worn by PGA pro Ryan Moore, and he may still be a part owner of the company.  The early shoes were great, but they went through a period where the quality went downhill IMO.  I've heard that they got that under control, so I will probably give them a try again.  Hard to give up something that's comfortable.

[tdroma98]

4 minutes ago, Kenny B said:

Their original shoes were zero drop and have wide toe box.  They are worn by PGA pro Ryan Moore, and he may still be a part owner of the company.  The early shoes were great, but they went through a period where the quality went downhill IMO.  I've heard that they got that under control, so I will probably give them a try again.  Hard to give up something that's comfortable.

I just checked out their website, the shoes look good. The True Lux Hybrid & OG shoes are stylish. I also like the spikeless feature, interesting spikeless designs. The wide toe box is my preference as well.  Have to keep these shoes in mind.  Thanks @Kenny B!  

[sirchunksalot]

@OdinSnipes414, I looked up the Mossy Oak course and wow, just wow! It looks like you're in for a treat because that course is spectacular! Congratulations on being gifted these rounds, I hope you have a fun time and play well.